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Pundits buoyant given ceasefire
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/04/2026
» The indefinite extension of the ceasefire in the Iran war strengthens expectations that prolonged Middle East conflicts are in a de-escalation phase, even though the second round of peace talks is on hold, while the peak for global oil prices has passed, say analysts.
Stocks sink ahead of three-day weekend
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/10/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index plunged below 1,400 points on Friday ahead of the three-day weekend, as other regional markets also tracked Wall Street’s overnight declines amid hawkish statements from the US Federal Reserve about further US interest rate hikes.
SCG Décor's IPO plan accepted
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/10/2023
» Siam Cement Plc (SCC) plans to float shares of its floor tile and sanitaryware company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) this year after the company's initial public offering (IPO) plan was endorsed by the regulator.
Stocks rise as political fears subside
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/05/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) returned to positive territory on Thursday after falling for three consecutive days following Sunday's election, with the victorious Move Forward Party (MFP) announcing a plan to form a coalition government with 313 members of parliament.
SET upbeat after Fed hikes rates
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/03/2023
» The Thai stock market traded higher on Thursday, bucking overnight drops on Wall Street as most regional bourses were sanguine following Federal Reserve hints that further tightening is possible, while Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said there is no plan for "blanket" deposit insurance.
Regional banks safe from US contagion
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/03/2023
» Asia-Pacific banks are resilient to risks related to the failures of their US peers, says Fitch Ratings, noting that regional banks have limited direct exposure to Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank.
Asian equities jump on Fed hints
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/02/2023
» Asian stock markets broadly advanced on Thursday as currencies rose following Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell mention that the US central bank might soon shift its focus from taming inflation to curbing the economic slowdown.
Asia tracks Wall Street decline
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/12/2022
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and most Asian bourses sagged yesterday, tracking overnight declines on Wall Street, as the Federal Reserve reiterated that US interest rates next year will be higher than previous market estimates, raising fears of a recession.
SET rides Asian market upswell
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/12/2022
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) joined an Asian rally yesterday, a day after Thailand lifted its key interest rate, as investors took heart from the Federal Reserve chairman's remarks on US rate hikes and signs China is easing its Covid-19 measures.
Respect and resilience
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/06/2021
» Patama Chantaruck has a "coffee story" to share with her colleagues at IBM Thailand and people in her circle. It dates back nearly two decades to when she was promoted for the first time to oversee a global business division at the American technology giant Microsoft Corp.